Joanna Sternberg (born August 18, 1991) [1] is an American singer, songwriter, visual artist and multi-instrumentalist based in New York City. [2]
Joanna Sternberg (born August 18, 1991) [1] is an American singer, songwriter, visual artist and multi-instrumentalist based in New York City. [2]
Sternberg released their debut full-length album, Then I Try Some More , on Team Love Records, later picked up on Fat Possum Records. [3] [4]
Sternberg went on their first tour opening for Conor Oberst in North America in July 2018. [5]
Sternberg's second album, I've Got Me , was released in 2023, on Fat Possum Records; it was produced by Matt Sweeney. [6]
Sternberg identifies as gender neutral and uses singular they/them pronouns. [7] [8] They are based in Midtown Manhattan. [9] [10]
Sternberg is Jewish. [11] They are autistic and have ADHD. [12]
Studio albums
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